Irresistible Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe With Bright Zesty Sauce
Make lemon pepper chicken that turns out juicy, bold, and full of citrus flavor with a quick lemon butter pan sauce. This lemon pepper chicken is perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Pepper Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 third cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 half cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
For the Lemon Pepper Chicken
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make thin cutlets.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, black pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Lightly dredge the chicken in flour and shake off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet.
- Add minced garlic and stir for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey.
- Simmer until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle parsley and serve right away.